The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated legal proceedings against Rolls Royce India Pvt Ltd and other individuals for allegedly deceiving the Indian government in the procurement of Hawk Aircraft. Rolls Royce is accused of paying a bribe of 1 Million pounds to Indian intermediaries to increase the license fee and prevent an investigation into the company’s tax affairs.
Allegations of Bribery and Abuse of Official Positions
According to the CBI, public servants misused their authority by approving the purchase of 24 Hawk 115 Advance Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft for 734.21 million pounds. They allegedly did so in exchange for substantial bribes, commissions, and kickbacks paid by Rolls Royce and its officers to intermediaries.
The news article you shared describes a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Rolls Royce India and others for alleged cheating in the procurement of Hawk Aircraft by the Indian government. According to the CBI, Rolls Royce paid a bribe to Indian intermediaries to increase the license fee and prevent an investigation into the company’s tax affairs. The CBI has named several individuals and unknown public servants in the case. Investigations are underway to gather more evidence and establish the facts.
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